Recent Comments:
iTunes 9 Focus: iTunes LP {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Sep 13th 2009 12:46AM Hello,
I suppose these do not work with the AppleTV, right?
Nice tear apart jay, I look forward to a user friendly method to creating my own "LP". Maybe just prettying up a wikipedia or discogs entry and wrapping it up with the music for a quick iTunes LP. :-)
cheers!
TUAW Guide: Setting up the Ultimate Mac mini Home Theater {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Aug 22nd 2009 12:24AM Personally, I do not need system for an on par or better-than-the-Arclight movie experience. If I had the cash to swing a private theater with 8-channel surround, stadium seating and nice draperies, I wouldn't drive it using a sub-1000$ HTPC. If mosxs has a dedicated theater room with the environment to match the tech specs, more power to hir, but there are a whole lot of ppl who shop on specs and "potential" with little real world necessity. You know, the SUV buyers of AV equipment; "but someday I MIGHT do this, so I need to buy it!" :-P
Hackintosh netbook compatibility updated {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Jul 28th 2009 6:30PM As these netbooks become lower in price, the more I want to buy a $100 touschscreen kit and turn one into a side table tablet. I could use it to control my home automation doodads, control my iTunes library, access my webcam, make skype calls, and have it be a digital frame with weather and news widgets while it is idle.
:-)
Reader's unibody MacBook Pro catches fire! {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
May 20th 2009 1:34PM Hello
For safety's sake, do not leave *any* device charging on carpet, upholstery, blankets, or pillows. Only charge items on a solid surface with plenty of ventilation. This goes for laptops, battery chargers, mobile phones, cameras, and similar items (especially those with Lithium-Ion batteries). If a cord or electronic device is defective or worn and subsequently overheats or burns, having it on a solid surface will minimize the potential of a fire spreading.
Knowing is half the battle!
Better safe than sorry? Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Mac {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Apr 27th 2009 7:46PM There is that one annoying MS Word macro virus that pops up every so often on Macs in my circle. ClamX will quarantine the thing, but will not sterilize the infected Word .doc. If it is not eradicated in a certain way it will keep reinfecting every new document, so that is a bit of a hassle.
Beta Beat: Grape, a new way to manage your Desktop clutter {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Apr 15th 2009 1:31AM http://www.jazzaround.net/Organised/
"This script will simply make a folder on your desktop of documents folder with the current date and put all the data in that folder."
Quick desktop cleanup for the lazy. :-)
Mac-friendly Houseport USB To Z-Wave adapter shipping soon en masse {Engadget}
Mar 31st 2009 11:57PM Hello
I submitted this to engadget a couple days ago with the quoted text from the email I received from Dalton announcing the pre-order. The installation CD is on CD-r, the packaging in a plastic bag, and the whole thing comes across as pre-release for users willing to be the guinea pig. Apparently I was 'selected' to receive the offer because a year back I asked Dalton on the status of the item, and the following was the email I received one year later.
cheers!
A limited supply of Pre-Release Houseport for Mac USB Z-Wave adapters
and software are available for sale.
* MAC USB Z-Wave adapter and USB stand are included
* No printed user manual (but it will be on the CD)
* Houseport software CD may/may not have label and will not have
* No printed user manual (but it will be on the CD)
* Houseport software CD may/may not have label and will not have
printed sleeve
* No final packaging, See attached representative photo of all
included items in this special offer
* Limited quantity (sold on first come basis)
* Credit card purchase only from Wayne-Dalton Atlanta ROC, buyer to
pay shipping from Atlanta, GA
* Price is US$79.00 + shipping (Retail price will be US$87.00)
* US Z-Wave frequency only
* Z-Wave certification is not complete at this time (free software
upgrade to final version, if necessary)
* Production version to be available approximately on June 1, 2009
To purchase, please call:
770-732-8472 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDST, starting
MONDAY, March 30, 2009
Ask for P/N WDUSB-10MAC
DISCOUNT CODE: ATRD09330
Best Regards,
Customer Service
O2's Joggler, formerly OpenFrame, launches in UK this April {Engadget}
Mar 4th 2009 11:40PM Hello,
So how would I create a sidetable tablet like this from a sub-$300 MSI Wind or Dell Mini and a $100 touchscreen kit from eBay? Something with news and weather widgets, photo browsing and photo flickr RSS, an iTunes controller, and maybe even interface with my Zwave automation for lights. Ooh, maybe install a couple ip camera and use the tablet for viewing?
Sound doable with off-the-net OS or apps?
cheers!
One month with Apple TV {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Feb 2nd 2009 7:23PM So, when will somebody hack the AppleTV so that I can plug in a USB gaming controller and fire up the (s)NES, Genesis emulators and MAME? ;-)
My Bloody Valentine 3D director gets interviewed {Engadget HD}
Jan 25th 2009 5:33PM the movie is shit
it is gore porn, so it is extra shitty.
the tech is cool
I anxiously await for the day that the technology is used in a film actually worth paying money for. I only went to the movie for the tech. Note: If you wear glasses, the 3-D glasses are not all that comfy and you will have some mirroring around the edges.
